Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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